Boxes, the Play.

Keep what is true, and leave the rest behind.

We are just 8 days away from opening night and I am so proud of the BOXES cast and crew. During the rehearsal process we focused on the individual vignettes, ensuring we were communicating the unique themes found in the 8 scenes. Just a few days ago we finally ran the show in its entirety. Anyone with theatre experience can tell you that the first runt through of any show can be a tedious...

Truly committed artists can excel in several art forms. William J. Powell Jr is a committed artist. In addition to theatre acting, he is frequently seen in independent films. Also, even though he stars in several scenes of BOXES, he has found the time to contribute a great deal to marketing and production efforts for BOXES. William is an accomplished DMV-area actor, stage show producer and host...

Some people were born to be on stage. They steal focus without trying and they easily take up space with their personality and energy. That is Lauren Shneider. Lauren Schneider is a 22-year-old, recent graduate from James Madison University, where she studied Media Arts and Theatre. This is her first production with Rose Prose, and she is excited to work with the excellent cast and crew of...

Every production needs a backbone. Someone who takes the time to become familiar with the entire production – instead of only their character. Someone who, every day, thinks of ways to enrich the audiences experience. BOXES has found its backbone in Cynthia Rollins. Cynthia has researched music and found set pieces for the play. She has contributed more than excellent acting – she...

The BOXES cast consists of 7 amazing actors. It is my pleasure to introduce one of our cast members: Michael MacKay. Michael recently moved to the DMV from Florida to follow his dream of being a professional actor. In BOXES, Michael plays several roles including Poet. In the final scene the Poet encourages everyone in the audience to reflect on why they were created and then inspires them to do...